Smoke was seen coming from a train this afternoon.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue received a called at 13:49 today (Thursday 8th June) to reports of smoke coming from a diesel train in the station.
Two appliances from Loughborough and East Leake were sent, as well as a water carrier.
On arrival firefighters could see smoke coming from the train but no flames.
Further inspection showed a small fire had started under the train, and was put out by a hose jet.
Plea to parents to get children protected from measles
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Cafe owners warns customers to support other independents
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Man arrested in B&Q car park jailed for Russia-backed arson
A man who was arrested at B&Q car park in Hinckley has been jailed for organising an arson attck on a Ukranian owned business in east London.
Appeal for Information
Nuneaton & Bedworth Police are appealing for dashcam footage or information following a cyclist sustaining serious injuries near the Griff Island, Nuneaton
HBBC electoral canvassers will be in the area in the coming weeks
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council electoral registration canvassers will be out in the community for the next few weeks, making visits to residents who still need to complete the annual electoral registration canvass.
New resus area doubles capacity at Nuneaton A&E
The £3.5million re-development of the resuscitation unit within the emergency department at George Eliot hospital will increase capacity this winter.
Plan to scrap our local councils could save £44m a year
Plans to replace ten local and district councils in Leicestershire with three unitary authorities have been published.
Plans finalised for new skatepark at Miners’ Welfare Park
It's been designed to suit skateboarders, scooters, in-line skates, and BMX riders.
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